an exaggerated or excessive form of patriotism; chauvinism.
excessive, narrow patriotism; the belief that the promotion of one's own nation as a culturally distinct and independent entity is more important than any international considerations. Nationalism flourished during the nineteenth century, which saw the rise of the nation-state, and the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires, which were composed of many nations. Since the demise of communism, which held national identities in check, nationalism has again become one of the chief driving forces in world affairs, and is at the root of many wars.
A devotion and allegiance to a group defined by the shared characteristics of a race, language, history, or culture. Political use of nationalism can motivate people to join in common progressive efforts or incite people to seek conflict with those not part of their nation. (Mingst 31, 111) Close Window
A sentiment based on common cultural, poltical and geographic characteristics, that binds people to a territorial state. In extreme forms it can lead to xenophobic behavior.
a 19th-century political movement that led to investigation of native folk music by musicologists, and the incorporation of folk material into art music. The most notable musical nationalists were in Russia (Glinka, Mussorgsky), Czechoslovakia (Smetana, Dvordk, Jangcek), Scandinavia (Gfieg, Nielsen, Sibelius), Hungary (Kodaly, Bart6k), America (Ives), and Britain (Vaughan Williams, Hoist).
A nineteenth-century political movement that led in music to the frequent use of national folk songs, styles, and historical subjects.
Strong sense of cultural belonging and group loyalty generally used to achieve political, economic, and social freedom.
Music incorporating materials which affirm a particular national or ethnic identity, analogous to similar intellectual and artistic developments in 19th century European and American culture. These materials are most commonly musical materials from folk music, though they may also be extra-musical materials from national myths and legends.
The belief that groups of people are bound together by territorial, cultural and (sometimes) ethnic links. Although nationalism developed in the 19th century and led to the formation of the nations of Germany and Italy, it was the cause of some of the most dramatic events of the 20th century. Developing as an ideological response to some of the social, economic and political uncertainties of the modern world, it was often used by political activists to mobilise people against their rulers, especially when these were 'foreigners', as in the Austro-Hungarian empire before World War I.
the idea that each people had its own genius and its own cultural unity - this cultural unity was self-evident, manifesting itself especially in a common language, history and territory. (p. 762)
the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination
the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals
portraying a particular culture through music
Devotion to one's nation; excessive patriotism; the doctrine that national interests are more important thananything else.
A sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on the promotion of its economic and political interests and culture over those of other nations.
Personal and communal feelings of loyalty to a nation; patriotism.
devotion and allegiance to the nation and the shared characteristics of its peoples; used to motivate people to patriotic acts, sometimes leading a group to seek dominance over another group (31). Jack Snyder, in his book From Voting to Violence, defines nationalism specifically as the doctrine that a people who see themselves as distinct in their culture, history, institutions, or collective principles should rule themselves in a political system that expresses and protects those distinctive characteristics. Nationalism can take four basic forms: civic, ethnic, counterrevolutionary, and revolutionary.
A movement, as in the arts, based on the folk idioms, history, aspirations, etc., of a nation.
A nineteenth-century movement promoting music built on national folksongs and dances, or associated with national subjects.
French nationalism exploded with a common language and tradition reinforced by the idea of popular sovereignty and democracy as the French were stirred by a common loyalty. (p. 708)
a sense of unity among a people living in a particular area, based on language, shared customs, culture, often accompanied by hostility to outsiders (zenophobia). (p. 393)
1. loyalty and devotion to a nation. 2. a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational groups.
an ideology and a socio-political movement for attaining political autonomy (or sovereignty) on behalf of a given human group defined as an actual or potentialÝ 'nation'. Often, it encompasses (and is synonymous with) a movement for maintaining cultural identity.
Political viewpoint with origins in Western Europe in the 19th century; often allied with one of other "isms"; urged importance of national unity; valued a collective identity based on culture, race, or ethnic origin. (p. 702)
Nationalism is an ideology "Nationalism I would define as an ideology claiming that a given human population has a natural solidarity based on shared history and a common destiny. This collective identity as a historically constituted people crucially entails the right to constitute an independent or autonomous political community. The idea of nationalism takes form historically in tandem with the doctrine of popular sovereignty: that the ultimate source of authority lies in the people, not the ruler or government.
Musical nationalism refers to the use of musical ideas or motifs that are identified with a specific country, region, or ethnicity, such as folk tunes and melodies, rhythms, and harmonies inspired by them. Musical nationalism can also include the use of folklore as a basis for programmatic works including opera.